Hi Mamas,
I am hoping to get some advice in handling a difficult situation with my 6th grade daughter. I have some ideas, but this forum has been helpful before and may offer some additional support.
I was informed by my daughter's teacher that she was part of a group spreading rumors at the school. I don't think she was the one that started the rumor but was part of spreading the rumor. She would not say who told her the rumor; however, she was honest and told the teacher that she told "so and so" the rumor. I am so disappointed in her and really sad that she was NOT part of the group stopping the rumor from being spread. I do appreciate that she was honest and the teacher said she sounded very remorseful about her behavior. I have a few ideas on how to approach, but I do feel there is a balance between being tough and ensuring she understands the consequences of her behavior. She was honest in telling the teacher that she told someone. I am thinking that maybe she did not truly understand the severity of what she was doing. However, I am truly disappointed and want to address is this situation in a way she truly understands what spreading a false rumor can do to someone. And how unkind this behavior is towards someone as well regardless if you start the rumor or not. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.